The Leftovers

The plot of this book intrigued me. What if something, Rapture-like, has taken millions of people one day? What happens to those who are left to deal with the chaos and bewilderment? This book isn't Left Behind. It's not religious and it doesn't even say it was the Rapture, just a day where millions of people vanished, all religious types, all beliefs, nothing to join anyone together.

First, what you get is very angry Christians who believe they s...read more

Could not put this book down! Fascinating and compelling from the viewpoint of so many characters!

6/1/14 update: just saw this has been made into a TV series on HBO that starts on June 29. May have to subscribe just to see the show! Can't wait!

I read this because I love the HBO television show based on the book. The first season remained very loyal to the book with some exceptions. I loved seeing the characters from a more interior view, especially Nora. The only reason I only gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that we don't have a complete ending more an allusion to an ending, and I'd love to read a sequel and not just more television seasons, though I'm excited for that too.

decent read but not terribly involving.